Checking In With Others During COVID
Some of the people most strongly impacted by the isolation that the pandemic has caused are our senior citizens. They are considered at the highest… Read More »Checking In With Others During COVID
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Reimagining New Christmas Traditions with Zoom
Holidays are normally a special time spent with family and friends. This year you can still spend time with them, but you may want to… Read More »Reimagining New Christmas Traditions with Zoom
What Did You Expect? Setting expectations for Christmas with family
Christmas can be a magical time. The decorations, the birth of Jesus, the gifts and wide eyes of children everywhere. However, Christmas can also be… Read More »What Did You Expect? Setting expectations for Christmas with family
Reimagining Your Small Group’s Volunteer and Outreach Activities
We know small groups are vital. They provide a simple way for our churches and members to develop relationships and deepen their faith. Now more… Read More »Reimagining Your Small Group’s Volunteer and Outreach Activities
Small Events With Big Impact: Christmas Gatherings
Christmas is almost upon us and many churches are still looking for creative ways to help their members celebrate the holiday together safely. We all… Read More »Small Events With Big Impact: Christmas Gatherings
Make This Christmas Great!
Ask many people what word they anticipate using to describe this Christmas and “Great” is likely not one of them. The emotions of many in… Read More »Make This Christmas Great!
Reimagining New Christmas Traditions – Blessed
We know gatherings will be hard through the holidays this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun! Start thinking of new ideas that… Read More »Reimagining New Christmas Traditions – Blessed
Preparing Our Hearts Through Advent
The four Sundays before Christmas mark the season during the liturgical year when most denominations celebrate Advent. This tradition is practiced as a period of… Read More »Preparing Our Hearts Through Advent
Christmas Worship Options
The Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Bandy is an internationally recognized author, consultant, and leadership coach for churches and Christian organizations and faith-based non-profits. He is… Read More »Christmas Worship Options
Our Early 2020 Holiday Preparation Guide
It’s September! The autumn leaves are just starting to turn their brilliant reds, oranges, yellows, and browns. People are headed out to the apple orchards… Read More »Our Early 2020 Holiday Preparation Guide
10 Tips for Planning an Unforgettable Christmas Service
Now is the time to plan for unforgettable Christmas services. This service is often called the “Superbowl” of the church calendar. It’s important that it’s… Read More »10 Tips for Planning an Unforgettable Christmas Service
8 Creative Ways to Bless your Community this Holiday Season
November and December mark a time of holiday preparations and incredible busyness for most of us. Yet it’s also supposed to be the season of… Read More »8 Creative Ways to Bless your Community this Holiday Season